CJI Analyst I

Full Job Description

About SLEDThe South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is a premier statewide law enforcement agency dedicated to serving and protecting the citizens of South Carolina.

With a proud history rooted in integrity, professionalism, and public service, SLED is committed to providing high-quality investigative, intelligence, and forensic services to support law enforcement agencies across the state.

At SLED, we value dedication, ethical conduct, accountability, and a strong commitment to justice.

Our agency plays a vital role in maintaining public safety and supporting criminal justice efforts at the local, state, and federal levels.

From advanced forensic science to homeland security, criminal investigations, and criminal justice information systems, SLED's diverse responsibilities make it one of the most dynamic law enforcement agencies in the state.

We foster a professional work environment where teamwork, respect, and continuous improvement are fundamental. Our employees are held to the highest standards and are given opportunities to grow within a mission-driven organization that makes a meaningful difference in South Carolina communities.

Learn more about why you should join our team at www.sled.sc.gov.

General Responsibility:
Ensure timely, accurate and complete information in the SLED Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) Sex Offender Registry database to maintain the integrity and accuracy of the computerized files and assure SLED CJIS complies with federal and state laws.

Specific Duties:

• Review, research and verify individual records, updating any additional information required by state and federal laws or policies, to facilitate quality control of Sex Offender Registry (SOR) records.
• Communicate with the Sex Offender Contacts at the County Sheriff's Departments regarding any discrepancies in information to ensure accuracy and completeness of the files.
• Review sex offender removal applications and conduct research to ensure the necessary documents and information is available to enable processing.
  • Receive removal applications and ensure that all documents are provided and accurate.
  • Conduct criminal history checks.
  • Create and submit requests to various criminal justice agencies for crime reports, case dispositions, and other registry documents.
  • Provide detailed findings to the appropriate Solicitor's office for decision-making.
  • Compose decision letters and ensure they are mailed to the applicant within applicable timeframes.
• Provide assistance to authorized SORT program users and other SCSOR registering personnel. Handle incoming SLED SOR mail, emails, phone calls, and document inquiries in accordance with SLED SOR policies and procedures.
• For select counties, transcribe sex offender information in SORT to the National Sex Offender Registry through NCIC.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma and related work experience. A bachelor's degree may be substituted for relevant work experience.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite of products.
• Ability to present ideas clearly, both orally and written.
• Ability to interpret reference manuals, computer printouts and error listings.
• Ability to use tact and diplomacy when working with users to resolve discrepancies in information.
• Must possess excellent communication and management skills.
• Candidate must become NCIC certified within six (6) months of hire and recertify every two years.
• Work is performed in an office setting during standard business hours, Monday through Friday.
• May require out-of-town travel to fulfill job responsibilities or attend training sessions, which may occasionally require overnight stays.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and work experience of state and federal laws regulating the South Carolina Sex Offender Registry (SOR), the National Crime Information Center (NCIC), and the International Justice & Public Safety Network system, or the ability to learn and master the programs is preferred.
• Experience working with the Sex Offender Registry Tool (SORT) or prior experience with data entry skills or software is preferred.

Additional Information

This is a temporary grant, full-time position that offers insurance and leave benefits.

South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

SLED offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs

Supplemental questions are considered part of the official application. Any misrepresentation of yourself may be grounds for disqualification.

Conditional selection based on candidate education, training, experience, oral interviews and clearance of background investigation.